Mark R. Besaw

Mark R. Besaw obituary, Montrose, MI

Mark R. Besaw

Mark Besaw Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes - Clio Chapel on Dec. 14, 2025.
BESAW, Mark Robert – of Montrose, age 61, died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 13, 2025, honoring his wishes, cremation will be taking place. No services will be held.
Mark was born on May 29, 1964, in Flint, Michigan, to Robert and Ann Marie (Smith) Besaw. He graduated from Clio High School with the class of 1982. Mark married Tamara Dewatcher on April 10, 1999, in Clio and they enjoyed many happy years together. He was a jack of all trades and truly a master of them all. Throughout his life, he held many jobs, most recently serving in highway maintenance for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Mark enjoyed racing and loved spending time in nature - hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are: Loving wife, Tamara Besaw; Children: Mark Besaw, Chelsea (Dustin) Culhane, Zach Ballenger, and Jacob Besaw; Grandchildren: Chase, Remmington, Kash, Jameson, and Devon; Father, Robert Besaw; Siblings: Michelle (Bob), Melissa (Steve), Michael (Jennifer), Merin (Kyle) and Miles; Several loving nieces, nephews, other loving family members and dear friends. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Marie Besaw; Grandma and Grandpa Smith, and Grandma Evelyn. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
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